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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
6
County papers echo political announcements amid spring optimism and heated race for nominations. Weather and winter musings mix with jokes as residents discuss farms, roads, and local figures shaping the north half’s interests. References to Guerney Jordan, a runner barrow, and a tugboat note local humor and small-town life amid seasonal changes.
Almont Main received a fine gift from Lester Jones last week. A drawing by an architect shows the new home Jones plans to erect, and Main notes it is well framed and attractive.
Mrs. Sue Reich died Sunday in Birmingham Alabama at about 81. Her body returned to Centerville Tuesday with her daughter Mrs. Geo McCracken, then to Moravia for funeral services Wednesday led by Rev. Chas Elis at 2 p.m. Burial followed in Moravia cemetery. She leaves a daughter and a son Dr Leo Reich of Weiser Idaho and siblings Mrs J H Rice Charles and John Winsler. The complete obituary will follow.
Moravia and vicinity pulls out of a record-breaking subzero period as warmer air returns. Slush and mud replace snow with rapid thaw across the area. The Chariton river rose and neared flood stage but largely stayed within banks. Roads remain snowbound and mail routes disrupted as dirt lanes turn to mud under the lingering melt.
Pastor Chas L Ehtia of Morevia Methodist church spoke at Centerville Commerce noon luncheon on Monday. The address titled Co operation Between the Rural Community and City emphasized rural city cooperation and community progress.
The fragment describes a September 10, 1860 event four months after Lincoln’s nomination. It notes a large granite boulder marker removed with land in a transfer, marked about fifteen years earlier by the influence of the American Revolution.
N R Ward of Moravia was elected president of the Moravia Community Club for 1936 at the annual meeting in the Moravia Legion Post Home. Other officers elected included W W Tracy first vice president M K Blackman second vice president Chester Hroshar secretary and P D Schreiner treasurer, with six directors named for two years and G B Winslet filling the unexpired term of W T Smith.
W G Lagle states Bible study groups have rented the west end of the former Farmers and Merchants Bank and meet Sundays at 10 a m and Thursdays at 7 30 p m. He denies starting a new church and explains the split among members stemmed from ongoing disagreements. He vows to prove his claims if given a chance.
The notice requests recipients check their yellow tags for correct dates. It notes the mailing list was corrected this week and emphasizes accuracy since the list is secondary to the card net. It promises notification if any date is incorrect.
Moravia Independent School will hold its annual meeting and election on March 9 for two three year director seats and a two year treasurer post. Incumbents Dr. C P Slavin and John D Veach seek re election as directors, P D Schreiner is treasurer incumbent. Petitions for candidates must be filed with school board secretary Chester Broshar by noon February 28.
As March 1 1986 nears the town notes a busy moving season due to spring weather. Several families shift homes and farms including the Frank Hammond family to the Chas Pabat house, Harry Wales to the Burton house, Fred Cullens to Moravia, Homer Utterbacks to their new farm, Dale Perry to a property north of town, Mrs Vesta Oehler to Moravia, Mrs Delia McCrory to town, Lee Hiatt to the Marion McCrory farm, Pearl Kingery to the C C Jones place, Ralph Devig to the John Tucker farm, and other moves around the area.
A speaker urges rational, Christian living to settle a contentious matter. He describes three groups of people, notes embarrassment from hearsay, and offers to withdraw if reconciliation and truthful admission of facts occur. He pledges no malice and seeks an honest, quick resolution.
Archie W. Martin of Moravia Iowa died after a brief pneumonia illness at his home south of Moravia on February 20 1936 aged 54 years 11 months and 6 days He was born March 16 1881 at Glenwood Iowa His first marriage to Imogene Larue produced three sons William Keith Max and Archie Wallace Jr His wife died in 1928 He married Elsie Tucker October 5 1930 He is survived by his wife three sons one step daughter Mrs Herbert McDanel three brothers Fred Roy and Earl one sister Maude and many relatives Funeral services were held February 23 at 10 00 am from Turner Funeral Home Moravis with burial at Glenwood Missouri
The family expresses gratitude for kindness and support during Archie Martin Sr's illness, death, and burial. Thanks are extended for sympathy, assistance, and floral offerings from Elsie Martin, Max Martin, Keith Martin, Archie Martin Jr, and Maxine McDanel.
W C Bivin a Moravia feed and coal dealer has taken the Allis Chalmers agency and will stock tractors and machinery. His son William Carl joins to form W C Bivin & Son with plans to ship a carload of equipment soon. The store sits one block north of Moravian square corner.
Play in the Iowa State girls and boys basketball tournaments has been postponed one week. The girls sectional tournament begins March 12 instead of March 5. The Moravia girls team will participate in the sectional meet at Centerville. The boys will play in the sectional tournament at Albis.
I have been falsely accused and will not compromise with gin. Public speech is public property and subject to criticism. I invite unsparing scrutiny of anything I have said publicly, and will admit if I am wrong. Submitted in love for clear understanding.
The Missionary Societies of all Moravia churches will join in a union service to observe World Day of Prayer for missionary work at the Methodist parsonage next Friday at 2 o clock. All interested may attend, whether members of the missionary societies or not.
Moravia high school vocational agriculture Instructor C. M. Hardie announces a farmers night school follow-up at Moravia school building Monday evening March 2. Hardie will conduct the meeting starting at 7 20. Topics include Lamb Troubles Feeding Ewes at This Time of Year and Lamb Sing Troubles. All interested are invited.
Kenneth Coltrain James Nash Alvin Donahoo Trenton Wilson and Harold Boyer with adviser C M Hardie attended a quality lamb production meeting in Centerville Monday afternoon February 24 at the Farm Bureau office. Dr Stouder an outstanding veterinarian of Iowa State College spoke on diseases of pregnant ewes and young lambs. Causes of losses discussed included pregnancy disease grub lack of minerals and feeding carbohydrates. Questions were asked by several attendees. Meeting was very interesting to all present.
Appanoose county Republicans met in Centerville with attorney Purley Rinker delivering remarks and named eighteen delegates to the state convention to be held February 28. Delegates include H. C. Haynes, Henry Waters, Sam Rosenbaum, C. A. Farrington, Mrs. Maude Hickman, Ralph Sanders, George Milani, Mrs. Nadine Winsler, Mrs. D. R. Wilson, J. F. Albert Moravia, Joe Gray Udell, Mrs. G. A. McKenzie, Geo. Carson Moulton, Homer Corder Cincinnati, Huse Cochrane Exline, Mrs. J. A. Swan Plano, Mrs. Carl Ball, A. W. Scott Mystic.
Tonight Moravia high school ends its season with two basketball games. Moravia boys face Bucknell high school while Moravia F F A meets Bucknell F F A in a preliminary. Five Moravia seniors Dayton Dotson Eveett Morris Rex Firking Donald Kaster Maurice Walters play their last game in blue and white.
Word has arrived in the area of the death of S W Sheeks at his home in Columbus Montana on February 17. Relatives are notified and arrangements may follow.
The notice lists CarreneS Sunday School at 109. Morning worship at 11:00. Christian Endeavor at 8:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30. Junior Christian Endeavor at 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Pastor F. C. Scott. Superintendent M. H. Johnson.
The notice lists a Church of Christ schedule with 10 a m Sunday School led by Mrs Birdie Main and an 11 a m Communion service. The Ladies Aid will meet at the church all day on Wednesday.
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 6 90 Evening service at 7 30 Next Sunday services as usual Wesley worship 9 30 Sunday School 10 90 First Quarterly Conference at Moravia church Sunday March 8 Dr J T Boeye Ottumwa District superintendent to preach at Wesley and Moravia Reports due Charles L Ellis pastor A basket dinner follows the morning service All members and friends invited to bring dinners and unite with us.
Teonium Circuit Fairview hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m. with Grover Easter as superintendent and morning worship at 9 45. Tconium Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Vern Turner as superintendent and worship at 11 a.m. Boy Scout meeting planned Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Lewis Rouse superintendent and J W Stine pastor. Parsonage phone listed.
Ellen Sincox 91 died at 3 80 a m Sunday at her Albia home on Benton Avenue East. She lived with her two sons Frank and Tom. Funeral services were held at Albia Methodist Church. Burial was at Oak View Cemetery. She was born August 4 1844 in Galena Illinois and had lived in Foster Rexfield Albia Centerville and Des Moines. Survived by four daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her husband Edwin died in 1914.
Ruth Johnson Dorothy Marie Ellison and Helen Carter winners in the oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions of the home de clamatory contest held here last week will speak in the state preliminary contest to be held at Udell Friday evening February 28th. Towns represented include Moulton Unionville and Udell.
Christian Aid serves a lunch on Wednesday March 4 featuring roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, lima beans, apple salad, butter, peaches and cake, coffee, and para nuts jelly.
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